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Clay Center, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Lucas County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
367
Population
363/sq mi density
$64,750
Median Income
$24,140 per capita
$121,200
Home Value
$188,586 Zillow
$631
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
139
Violent Crime/100K
2,573 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$64,750 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,200 home value, $631/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
139 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Clay Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 363/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5731°N, 83.3641°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lucas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0455 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.44 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in |
Clay Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.7").